Greece will take action against Russian diplomats for violating its security

Greece will take the necessary measures to protect its national security after an "interference" by the Russian authorities in the negotiation process between Greece and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, source of the government at AFP

The source has not, however, confirmed the nature of these "measures" or given details

According to the Kathimerini newspaper, Greece is on the verge of expelling two Russian diplomats and banning entry into the country.

"There was a problem of interference in the Macedonian issue," said the source.

For his part, the spokesman of the Russian Foreign Ministry told AFP in Moscow that "Russia will take measures."

Greece and Macedonia signed an agreement to mid-June to settle the dispute over the use of the name of Macedonia.The goal is that the former Yugoslav Republic, which will now be called Northern Macedonia, can enter the country.

According to Kathimerini, who quotes diplomatic sources, Greece is on the verge of deporting two diplomats, including Victor Yakovlev, an employee of the Russian Embbady in Greece, and D & ## 39; prohibit the entry of two others